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My mother is having a good experience here. The director is remarkable and will pitch in to work in every position to make the residents happy. I’ve seen her work the kitchen, dining room, and the floor in...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
SomerOak Senior Living is located in Somerville, TN. This assisted living community provides the best care to seniors who are looking to call Somerville their home. A part of Fayette County, Somerville offers much to do and see. Residents and their guests enjoy spending time at Davis Square and...
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9.8
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This is a large house converted into a nursing/ assisted living home. Very personal. Very rural. Their staff very hands on. Everyone eats whatever is cooked for the night. No variety. You eat whatever they...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Great Southern Senior Living is a residential care home offering all the amenities you expect at a large facility in the comfort of a beautifully-appointed residence to give our residents the highest quality of living. With over 20 years experience in senior care, our highly experienced ownership...
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9.6
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162 reviews
9.6
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162 reviews
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We needed a place for a friends widow for a short term stay until arrangements could be made to get her back to the Philippines. We were very pleased with Shelby Gardens that worked with us to get her placed...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
At Shelby Gardens Place, a pet friendly senior living community, we provide our residents thoughtful, compassionate assistance with their daily routine, while respecting their independence. We develop individual care plans to meet the needs of each resident, and a full-time licensed nurse is...
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9.5
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8 reviews
9.5
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8 reviews
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The family and I are very pleased with the Care of my sister. She is treated as family by all the staff. Many activities every week. Holidays and birthdays are always celebrated with events. Food is...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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9.2
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64 reviews
9.2
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64 reviews
5 star
65%
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16%
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2%
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11%
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There have been many management and staff changes during the time my mother has been there. If they could bring more stability, it would make a big improvement. Short staffing has affected several...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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63 reviews
8.7
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63 reviews
5 star
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32%
3 star
14%
2 star
5%
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8%
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They encourage participation. On family night the staff encourages residents to dance along with them. Staff will even dance with wheelchair bound residents. They know residents by name. They know their...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Providing Assisted Living in the Bartlett area near great shopping and dining and offering a warm, loving environment.
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Things are going pretty well so far.Staff is knowledgable in assisting clients with all levels of memory care issues. Warm and welcoming environment, with secured access which was the most important issue...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
When the demands of living in your home require more than you're willing and able to give on your own, you'll find a welcome home here at Schilling Gardens. Schilling Gardens and The Arbors at Schilling Gardens is located in beautiful Collierville, TN. Collierville is one of the most desirable...
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6.0
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31 reviews
6.0
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31 reviews
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The staff treats residents like family. They are well staffed and residents are allowed to go about their day as they wish. They offer lots of interactive activities. The staff is kind to residents and...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Quail Ridge is an assisted living community in the quaint city of Bartlett, Shelby County, Tennessee. Enjoy our community's courtyard and beautiful grounds. With close proximity to the city of Memphis, the town of Bartlett offers many exciting opportunities for residents and visiting family...
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The staff at Hearthside was very welcoming from the very first day. They continue to take great care of my mother, and she speaks very highly of them. The facility is always clean and inviting to guests. The...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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We initially chose his facility due to first good impressions and the great location. The facility is good but it lacks a culture of excellence.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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We are very pleased with our experience with The Farms at Bailey Station. I trust the staff with my loved one and this is a big plus for me. I would recommend you book a tour and check to make sure this is...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Cost of assisted living in Griffen, TN

The average cost of senior living in Griffen is $4,802 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Grand Junction, TN with an average of $3,694 per month.

Assisted living costs in Griffen, TN, vs. nearby cities

Griffen, TN
$4,802/mo
$4,212/mo
$4,644/mo

Assisted living costs in Griffen, TN, vs. state and national averages

Griffen, TN
$4,802/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

Assisted living costs in Griffen, TN, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,802/mo
$4,941/mo

Assisted living costs in Griffen, TN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,577/mo
Private
$4,800/mo
Studio
$6,162/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,586/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,274/mo

Senior living costs in Griffen vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Griffen, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGriffen, TNTennesseeU.S.
Assisted Living$4,802/mo$4,139/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,941/mo$4,227/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$4,181/mo$3,633/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Griffen, TN:$4,802/mo
Tennessee:$4,139/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Griffen, TN:$4,941/mo
Tennessee:$4,227/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Griffen, TN:$4,181/mo
Tennessee:$3,633/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Griffen, TN, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Griffen and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in Griffen, TN

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Griffen have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Griffen, TN$4,297/mo$5,068/mo-15.2%
Tennessee$4,552/mo$4,433/mo+2.7%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Griffen, TN
2024 average cost:$4,297/mo
2023 average cost:$5,068/mo
Percent change:-15.2%
Tennessee
2024 average cost:$4,552/mo
2023 average cost:$4,433/mo
Percent change:+2.7%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Griffen, TN

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What families are saying about assisted living in Griffen

Recent reviews for assisted living in Griffen

Cordova

5.0
Shelby Gardens might not be the newest, fanciest assisted living facility, but it does have the best staff. In fact, they just won a bunch of awards! The staff really care for my mom and look out for her best interests - and she’s not always the easiest to get along with. Shelby Gardens has ...
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Brookdale Dogwood Creek in Germantown, TN

4.4
I live out of state, but my sister and brother both live in Memphis and visit our mom frequently. There have been several issues that have come up, but they have now been resolved. I am pleased that my mom has gained weight and talks much clearer when I am on the phone with her.

The Village at Germantown a CCRC

4.8
I was happy with the care that my husband received here at this community. It is very clean and taken care of. The staff was very attentive and friendly. He was pleased with the variety of meals. They did offer activities for him to participate. I would highly recommend the care and value here ...
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Griffen review score based on 122 family reviews

7.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 122 reviews of 15 Griffen assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Griffen review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Griffen review score compared against nearby cities

7.8
Griffen, TN15 facilities
8.4
Oakland, TN88 facilities
8.9
Gallaway, TN6 facilities

Review subcategories for Griffen assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 122 reviews of 15 Griffen assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Griffen resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Griffen, TN averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.0
Friendliness
4.2
4.1
Care services
4.0
3.8
Staff
4.2
4.0
Meals & dining
3.9
3.6
Activities
3.8
3.7
Value for cost*
4.0
3.7
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Griffen assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Griffen assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Griffen, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Griffen assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Griffen that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Griffen, TNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
46.7%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
33.3%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.3%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
53.3%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
13.3%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.3%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
46.7%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
53.3%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Griffen assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Griffen Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Griffen, TNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
60%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
40%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
53.3%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
13.3%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Griffen assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Griffen partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Griffen, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
26.7%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
53.3%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
53.3%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.3%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Griffen assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Griffen communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Griffen, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
26.7%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.7%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Griffen assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Griffen offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Griffen, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13.3%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.7%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.7%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
26.7%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Griffen

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Tennessee assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Griffen protect seniors.
Learn about Tennessee assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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SomerOak Senior Living, Great Southern Senior Living and Trustwell at Shelby Gardens Place are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Griffen, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
There are 16 assisted living facilities near Griffen, Tennessee. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Griffen, Tennessee are HarborChase of Germantown and HarborChase of Cordova. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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